Jacksonville, Florida
This northern city in the Sunshine State, which also happens to be the largest city in the continental US, offers outdoor adventure, 22 miles of stunning beaches, and the nation’s most extensive urban park system, making it a “Must See Place.”
Once you arrive in the area, we recommend making a beeline straight for Jacksonville Beach or put on some comfy shoes and explore part of the 14.5-mile Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail, which features spectacular forest scenery best explored on foot or bike.
Art enthusiasts can check out the expansive Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, with a collection of 5,000 pieces and counting across several centuries.
Meanwhile, families will especially love the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, home to more than 2,000 glorious animals, including flamingos, elephants, and tigers.
Pro Tip: Plan to take this affordable road trip over a weekend to experience the Riverside Arts Market, which sells art, produce, handmade jewelry, and much more from over 100 local vendors.
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This information is interesting if you live on the East Coast! The only place close to the PNW is Old Sacramento and we used to live about 40 minutes from there. Granted it is a great place to visit along with the Capital building. But a bit of a drive from here to there. Thank you for the information = maybe next time you can include some places closer to the PNW – there are lots of nice areas in Idaho!!
I live on the east coast, and I can say with confidence that the 2 places in Texas and 1 in California are nowhere near anywhere on the east coast. Being a list of just 7 places, we shouldn’t expect much near each of us. Or look up low-cost destinations near the PNW.
Lovely picture of a row of houses along a log fence side road – Where is that? No ID for it given. None of these places are anywhere near the ‘fly over’ country. The forgotten middle America!
Hi Sherry. The picture you’re referring to is the Georgetown neighborhood in Washington. And as far as the second part of your comment, don’t worry! Middle America happens to be one of OUR favorite places to travel. We even dedicated an entire article to the Midwest! Check it out here: 4 Best Midwest Road Trips in the US